The MetroPCS Dallas Marathon is a three-day, world class event with proceeds benefiting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. The Hyatt Regency Dallas serves as the host hotel and location of the Saturday night pre-race pasta dinner.
The two day Health and Fitness Expo & packet pick-up is held in the Automotive Building in Fair Park.
The Marathon features more than 40 bands and 25 aid stations along the scenic course, and a post-race party zone after the finish line. The 26.2-mile certified marathon course begins and ends in Fair Park, site of the Texas State Fair. Along the course the runners pass through the wooded Turtle Creek area, prestigious Highland Park, around White Rock Lake, through beautiful Lakewood and down the Swiss Avenue historical district.